In general, the most common predisposing factors for aspiration in adults are alcoholism, stroke, neuromuscular disorders, seizures, and loss of consciousness, and these patients are usually cared for in the ICU setting. Furthermore, critically ill patients are also at risk as they are frequently under varying degrees of sedation, especially early in the post extubation period. Postoperative patients in addition may have prolonged functional dysphagia due to lingering effect of neuromuscular blocking agents. However, risks of aspiration may apply to any hospitalized patient and further studies with broader inclusion criteria will be needed based on the preliminary results of this pilot study.